Author Archives: Chris Kourtinatos
7 Mindful Ways to Overcome Disinformation ~ New Book from Brahmaloka Yoga!
We're pleased and excited to announce the launch of Chris' new book; 7 Mindful Ways to Overcome Disinformation. We are living in the midst of a great competition for our…
Wild Thing Variations ~ Maya Devi Georg
These Wild Thing variations are for people that are already comfortable and steady in wild thing pose. Things to remember: keep your hand forward of the shoulder, keep your foot…
Terrorism, Religion, and Yoga ~Hari-Kirtana Dasa
The backhanded benediction, ‘may you live in interesting times’, is neither ancient nor Chinese. Nevertheless, we appear to be the unfortunate recipients of this odious blessing. As our hearts ache…
Kapyasana ~ Maya Devi Georg
Kapyasana - the monkey pose- is probably the most effective yoga asana for building strength and flexibility in the back. It is intense and uncomfortable, but worth it! Don't panic…
Εγώ η καπνίστρια ~ Maya Devi Georg
Κάνω γιόγκα από το 1999; διδάσκοντας με πλήρη απασχόληση από το 2004. Η πρακτική μου περιέχει το λιγότερο 2 ώρες τζάπα (jappa) την ημέρα, 1 ώρα διαλογισμού, μια συνηθισμένη πρακτική…
I, Smoker ~ Maya Devi Georg
I have been practicing yoga since 1999; teaching full-time since 2004. My practice is at least 2 hours per day of jappa, 1 hour of meditation, a regular asana practice,…
In Defense of Gurus ~ Hari Kirtana Das
Hari Kirtana Das I have a guru. Many years ago, in an elaborate Vedic ritual, I confirmed my commitment to the spiritual practice my guru specified for all of his…
Energetic Pyramid Scheme: The Yoga of Exploitation ~ Chris Kiran Aarya
Yoga has been a positive experience in my life for more than 30 years and I’ve been blessed to meet and work with so many gifted and kind-hearted people in…
Why I Hate Hot Yoga ~ Maya Devi Georg
Now, please don't get offended! I know that many fine folks love their hot yoga. They like the heat, and the… heat? Ok. I’m not sure why they like it,…
Yoga Hasn’t Been Ruined. ~ Chris Kiran Aarya & Maya Devi Georg
In the past few months we have seen numerous articles claiming that yoga has been ruined - destroyed by the Western world and its consumerist culture. Some articles and films…